Dee Snider’s Rock And Roll Christmas Tale tells the story of Daisy Cütter, a heavy metal bar band looking to make it big even though the ’80s are over. This year, these four guys are ready to take the ultimate step and, in mythic rock tradition, sell their souls to the devil in exchange for success beyond their wildest metal dreams! But every time they try to seal the infernal pact, their head-banging anthems turn into warm-hearted carols. Soon these rockers are forced to realize their dreams of stardom are no match for the Christmas spirit.

Dee Snider delivers a VERY funny, VERY rocking and (ssssh!) VERY sweet new holiday musical, guaranteed to rock your soul and lift your spirits!

TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider has released the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET:

“After a long battle with multiple sclerosis, my dear friend Clive Burr [former IRON MAIDEN drummer] passed away in his sleep last night. We worked together on a project called DESPERADO from 1988-1990 and shared some great times and sadly forgotten musical moments. I’m blessed to have spoken to him a couple of days ago on his birthday, shared some memories and a few smiles.

“A rock ‘n’ roll legend has been lost, and the world of music is less because of it.

“RIP, Clive, and ‘hit ’em hard’ in rock ‘n’ roll heaven.”

DESPERADO‘s debut album was recorded in 1990 and is regarded by many as one of the high points of ’80s rock/metal. Although it was originally never released because of the record company changing its mind about the project due to the explosion of “grunge” at the time, “Desperado” remains a classic of its genre and was re-released on CD in 2009.

Clive joined MAIDEN in 1979 and performed on the first three albums — “Iron Maiden” (1980), “Killers” (1981) and “The Number Of The Beast” (1982). Prior to that, he was a member of SAMSON, the band Bruce Dickinson fronted before he, too, joined MAIDEN.

A host of rockers and comedians took aim at TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider last night (Thursday, January 25) at the second annual Rock & Roll Roast comedy series. The exclusive event took place at The Grove in Anaheim, California was aired live on AXS TV.

Fans were able to follow the action and one-liners live via Guitar World and Revolver‘s Twitter feeds (#DEEROAST) and watch the event live on AXS TV. A portion of the proceeds will benefit MusiCares, a nonprofit organization of The Recording Academy that provides emergency financial assistance and addiction recovery resources to music people in need.

Actor Mark Metcalf (Neidermeyer from “Animal House”) kicked things off by reprising his famous “Whaddya want to do with your life?” speech and introducing Snider, the dais and roastmaster Penn Jilette.

“Good evening, everyone. I’m Penn Jilette, a third-rate magician, here to roast Dee Snider, a fourth-rate musician,” said Jilette as he kicked off his set. “This motley crew — sorry, Dee, I didn’t mean to mention a real rock and roll band — hasn’t seen a television camera or a Weight Watchers meeting since they invented cellphones.”

Video footage from last night’s Rock & Roll Roast red carpet — courtesy of Fuse — can be seen below.

Legendary rocker Ted Nugent, who is an avid supporter of gun rights and antagonist of President Barack Obama, has blasted TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider for “falling for the big lie” by accusing the guitarist of having dodged the draft.

Speaking to AOL‘s Noisecreep, Snider stated about Nugent‘s recent comments about Barack Obama and gun control: “Ted‘s always been a gun-toting conservative. But what gets me is that he was actually a draft dodger! I mean, to the point where he didn’t bathe for a week, and vomited on himself to deliberately avoid the draft. I totally understand why he did that, but all of these Republicans who love Ted don’t seem to know or remember that too well. It’s crazy that he’s become one of the voices of Conservative America even though he was a draft dodger. If you don’t believe me, Google it.”

After the Snider interview was published earlier today, Nugent took to his Twitter to respond: “Shame on @deesnider for falling for the big lie I challenge u to man up to the truth We xpected btr”

Nugent recently wrote an open letter to Vice President Joe Biden, offering his advice and suggestions on how to focus on the mental health care system to stop potentially violent citizens from acting out crimes.

TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider has revealed via Twitter that he has entered a “major” new reality-TV venture, the details of which will be announced on Friday, October 12 on NBC‘s “Today” show.

Snider is no stranger to reality TV, having previously participated in “Wife Swap”, “The Celebrity Apprentice” and his own A&E series, “Growing Up Twisted”. In 2008, Snider was also featured as a contestant on CMT‘s “Gone Country”.

During his time on “The Celebrity Apprentice”, Snider raised $326,000 for his charity of choice, March Of Dimes.

In May, Snider released both a memoir, “Shut Up And Give Me The Mic”, and a showtunes album, “Dee Does Broadway”.

On October 30, Eagle Rock Entertainment will deliver an early holiday treat, with the release of TWISTED SISTER‘s “A Twisted Xmas – Live In Las Vegas” on DVD, CD, and Digital Video/Audio.

According to SickThingsUK, ALICE COOPER will be the main attraction on the Ship Of Fear which sails next Halloween between October 28th and November 2nd. The cruise sets off from Miami, FL passing through Half Moon Cay and Freeport before returning to Miami and will feature a live performance by Alice and his band. Also on the trip will be TWISTED SISTER‘s Dee Snider, directors Joe Dante, Mick Garris and Mary Lambert and actors Tony Todd, Ed Gale, Kane Hodder and R.A. Mihailoff.

TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider joined HAUNTED BY HEROES, often called “the world’s youngest rock band” by some, on the September 6 edition of “America’s Got Talent” to perform the TS classic “We’re Not Gonna Take It”. You can watch video footage of the performance below.

Northern California native twelve-year-olds HAUNTED BY HEROES have played over 100 live performances, and have been profiled on several national news networks. The band recently recorded its debut CD with Sylvia Massy, who has previously worked with such luminaries as REM, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, DEFTONES, SYSTEM OF A DOWN and TOOL.

HAUNTED BY HEROES was recently featured on the “Today” show, where Matt Lauer called them “unique, with a larger-than-life sound.”

HAUNTED BY HEROES‘ next show will take place on October 20 at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California.